prevailed
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He adopted it last year after his daughter prevailed upon him through the writings of Holocaust survivor and lawyer Raphael Lemkin, credited with coining the term.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
In fact, other than Schwarzenegger, who prevailed in an unprecedented recall campaign, every candidate following Reagan has successfully run for statewide office at least once before being chosen governor.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
Some of Brockman’s other writing, including emails and journal-like entries, were central to the trial, in which OpenAI prevailed.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026
Antonelli prevailed in a gripping race, initially staging a three-car fight also including Ferrari's Charles Leclerc, before the race distilled down to a tussle between the Mercedes and Norris.
From BBC • May 3, 2026
“Well, it appears that logic has prevailed yet again,” he said.
From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs
